Bar Luca is such a fun hidden gem in Miami. The vibe is laid-back but stylish, making it perfect…read morefor a casual night out with friends or a relaxed date. The atmosphere feels energetic without being overwhelming, and the music sets the mood really well and they have TV in case that's important to you lol. The food absolutely stands out -- everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The menu has a great variety, and you can tell they really care about quality and presentation. Drinks were just as impressive: well-balanced cocktails, strong pours, and creative options if you're in the mood to try something new. Service was friendly, attentive, and fast without feeling rushed. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations, which always makes the experience even better. Overall, Bar Luca delivers great food, great drinks, and great energy. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend if you're looking for a cool place to eat out in Miami.

Stumbled into Bar Luca on Miami Beach during happy hour and walked out genuinely impressed,…read moreespecially given how rare it is to find specials this good in this part of town. Happy hour clocks in at $12 for food, $12 for all house cocktails, $10 spritzes, and a flat $6 for all beer, which in Miami Beach feels almost suspicious in the best way possible. I kept it simple with an ice cold Peroni while my wife went for the Giardino 75, a gorgeous little spritz built on Empress Indigo Gin, St. Germain, mint, lime, and prosecco. She loved it. The color alone was worth the ten bucks, but it actually drank as good as it looked. For food we shared the Bolognese Grilled Cheese and let me tell you, this thing punches well above its $12 price tag. Thick cut brioche toast, griddled until the edges go deep golden brown, stacked over a rich slow simmered bolognese with cheese pulling through every bite. Dusted with parmesan and fresh herbs, plated with cherry tomato skewers that added a nice little pop of acidity. Comfort food dressed up for a night out. Service was attentive and easy, drinks came quick, plates came hot, and nobody made us feel rushed even sitting through happy hour. The room itself has that playful Sicilian energy with the Moor head planters and bright touches throughout, which fits the vibe of the menu perfectly. Would I make a special trip back to Miami Beach for it? Probably not from Fort Myers, but if you're already in the area during happy hour, this is one of the better values you'll find on the beach. Solid four stars. Good drinks, good food, great specials, and service that actually showed up.

The jalapeño margarita was so spicy, I loved it…read more Cauliflower was crispy and evenly coated with this heavenly sweet Asian chili sauce that was also creamy as if there was peanut butter on it too. It was amazing.

A block away on the south beach boardwalk - this little gem of a restaurant/cocktail bar offers…read morelovely plates, a brunch/lunch/ dinner menu and wonderful service. Although you won't get an ocean view, the ceviche (pictured) was fire: lots of shrimp, avocado , lime juice and sweet potato; simple! Pair that with a fresh cucumber gimlet - and let the buzzzz take you away. The outdoor portion & front of the house seating will give you a good Birds Eye view for people watching action - whether you're solo traveling or w your pals. Enjoy!

I like the roof top pool and bar here. Not that big of a pool. More like just a lounge area. The…read morebar has a vibe and the hotel location in a great approximate area to Espanola area and dine in eats. Service was meh. Hotel feels like a French vibe. Close walking distance to the beach approximately 8min walk. Easy to catch a uber Lyft around the area. 25min drive to the airport.

I absolutely love this place! All the staff is so welcoming and friendly and its so close to my…read morefriends place. So when I go visit her I always go to the beach and then usually back to her place. But my last visit was the beach and then here! I loved that you can just go there and stay on their day beds by the pool and just chill. Its usually not too busy and the drinks are good. Definitely my go to when I go back to Miami!

We had an exceptional experience hosting a large group dinner here as part of our Sales Kickoff…read more(~250 people). We did a full buyout of the space, and from start to finish everything exceeded expectations. The food was absolutely fabulous, the space was fun and vibrant, and it perfectly captured the local Miami vibe we were hoping to share with our team. The service was truly top-tier -- attentive, organized, and seamless, even with a large group. Our attendees had an amazing time, with plenty of great food, great energy, and lots of pictures and memory-making throughout the evening. It was the perfect way to round out a week of corporate meetings, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend for both group events and special occasions.

This bar is super vibey! Great ambiance. It's located within a hotel. You order a drink at the bar…read morewhich is decorated in a very retro cool way and grab a seat in their outdoor patio. There's everything from a hammock to standard outdoor furniture. We ordered a few drinks throughout the night, thoughts on all: - Breakfast in the Moonlight: delicious, tastes like a tiki drink, easy to drink and balanced -East of Eden: I didn't love this one as much but the bartender recommended it so it must be popular. It gives me cucumber water at the spa vibes but in a cocktail form. -Always Summer Negroni: I absolutely loved this drink! My favorite one of the night. So cool because it's a clear drink. Really nicely balanced cocktail, not too bitter. -La Bamba Colada: Tastes like a piña colada! But not overly sweet. No dairy for my fellow lactose intolerant friends (just coconut milk). At some point we also ordered a salad, the Shaker Salad with mahi mahi - I liked it! Friendly bartender and staff and overall great place to stop in and grab a drink! They have pretty reasonable prices too.

The Sinatra Room x Jack Daniels speakeasy is in the top of the Chateau Lobby of the iconic…read moreFontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. It is accessible by another iconic spot of the hotel, The Stairways to Nowhere. The luxurious dimly lit space with intimate setting have a balcony view of the beautiful Chateau Lobby adorned by the three huge gold crystal chandeliers by artist Ai Wei Wei, and the hotels trademark bowtie floors. The bar presents a limited edition cocktail experience celebrating the hotel's 70th year anniversary and Jack Daniels whiskey legacy. It has the luxurious and glamorous ambiance of the Fontainebleau Hotel, and the known hospitality of the Fontainebleau team. Check it out!

I was in South Beach staying at a hotel and I came here on a walk and it honestly had one of the…read morebest guacamole and chips in one of the best drinks and one of the best views I've ever had! Everything was so so so good and the service was also amazing! This is definitely on my list to come back to

Home to the best espresso martini i've ever had, Matador Bar is a great pre- or post-dinner spot…read more It has a great vibe, a nice lounge feel, and live music / a DJ some evenings (at least Fri and Sat). My wife and I got married at The EDITION and had our welcome party here. Two hours of open bar in a roped off area with two signature cocktails being poured at all times...it was amazing. We loved it, our guests loved it. Not saying this a normal use of the space but it definitely means something special to us. The bartenders themselves absolutely know what they are doing and I've never been poured a cocktail that wasn't perfect or close to perfect. The espresso martini is definitely a go-to but I'm also a big fan of their old fashioned and my wife loves the ginger margarita. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibe.

Food was surprisingly delicious, waitress kept it fun, drinks had just the right amount to keep us…read morelit. Atmosphere was amazing in the middle of the day. I've never felt better sitting in a restaurant. Honestly 10's across the board. Will definitely be returning. Would not recommend bringing kids however.

The vibe and concept is cool. Our server was talking too fast and basically yelling at us lmao. The…read morefood was average. Didn't receive my sandwich. Meh. So expensive too.

This place sucks. We…read morewere waiting for a while to get drinks which is fine, it was busy. We were then approached at a table after purchasing drinks aggressively asking if we were going to order. Girl, chill. This is not a chill place.

Know up front that a service charge is automatically included on your tab. The servers don't tell…read moreyou. The cocktails ($22) are great, they offer creative seasonal mixes, limited wine selection-domestic and imported and a nice liquor selection. I have wondered why late in the evening cocktails are served in plastic cups, while glassware is used earlier in the day. The ambiance is upscale, soaring ceiling, floor to ceiling windows and dim, moody lighting.

RIKI TIKI is at the hotel pool we are staying. Ordered Fish…read moreSandwich and fries with cheese sauce. GREAT FISH! Dispointment was No Tartar or Cocktail sauce. Very good portion and lots of lettuce tomato onion. Really needed some type sauce. Only catsup and mustard available. $20 price is good for beach. Auto tip service fee, ok but I would have tipped more if it was up to me. Fry's with cheese sauce was great. Food hot. Servers nice but indifferent like not liking the job. Over all good. But I'll probablly give first the store in the hotel tomorrow.

Excellent service Great Food and a very well known menu of variety of food great staffread more

100/10! I'm honestly shocked this place has received such sub par reviews…read more My husband and I wandered here for lunch, and got apps, meals and cocktails. Everything was delicious! The servers were attentive, and very kind / helpful in our ordering indecisiveness. Definitely recommend for a small hole in the wall for vibes, drinks, and a great meal.

I was thinking of giving 1 star or less but the location is pretty good and the ambiance is nice if…read moreyou want to feel a bit of a party vibe while eating dinner. Service was awful but not the worst. They at least know to greet their customers but having a person come over to get our orders took about 10 minutes. We didn't even get served water! So we were just sitting there waiting thirsty and hungry. I saw a pitcher of water with plastic cups by the door thinking maybe we were supposed to get it ourselves but a few minutes later, the table next to us got served water and had their orders taken pretty fast. So not sure what to tell yah... They also gave themselves an automatic 20% gratuity which was laughable! Oh the food is mediocre, nothing too special. Just regular tacos...